Pottery, ceramics and glass crafts Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Milk Glass Other Opaque Novelties Other Opaque
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Comprehensive Guide to Pairpoint Glass Shapes
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£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 20th Century Decorative British Tiles Craft and
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£51.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd COLORS OF HEISEY GLASS Schiffer Book for
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Viktor Schreckengost Designs in Dinnerware
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Victorian Staffordshire Figures 18351875 Second
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£65.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pueblo Pottery Families Schiffer Book for
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rare Imperial Glass Patterns
Book SynopsisThe Imperial Glass Company produced a wide range of beautiful glassware in many patterns and forms from 1901 to 1984. A thorough text and over 540 beautiful photos explore the many patterns, unique items, art glass pieces, private mould objects, wares made for customers to alter or decorate, and the glassware made in non-production colors that were produced by this prolific firm. Among the patterns displayed are Washington, New Rochelle, Pillar Flute, Laced Edge, Empire, Hobnail, Monticello, Cathay, Molly, and Zippered Heart. The text provides a brief history of Imperial, discussions of the firm''s patterns, wares, the companies that contracted with Imperial for special items, and a detailed bibliography. Prices for the wares displayed are found in the captions. This book will be a treasure for everyone who appreciates beautiful glassware.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Glass Art From the Kiln
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£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pit Firing Ceramics
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Leaded Glass Projects and Techniques
Book SynopsisGlass is hard and brilliant, and can be cut and polished like a gem. When variously shaped and colored pieces are combined to create a design or image, the results can be stunning. Creating these glass works can use one of two different methods: lead and copper foil (the method made famous by Louis Comfort Tiffany). This book demystifies both in detail by explaining the underlying principles of this specialized field, providing an overall view of the methods and techniques from an educational viewpoint, and building confidence for working directly with glass. Step-by-step instruction for six different leaded glass projects is included, covering the complete process. From the initial plan to the finished object, each step is broken into simple and easy to follow procedures. Once mastered, these steps are readily applicable for creating your own leaded glass pieces from your own designs! A collected gallery of inspirational leaded glass projects and a section of resources completes this valuable guide.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Jadite
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Stained Glass for Beginners
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£17.84
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Ceramics Studio Guide
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£22.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd What Makes a Potter
Book SynopsisWhy are people still handmaking utilitarian pottery in the 21st century? Doesn't industrial production take care of all our storage and cooking and serving needs? Yet, in all corners of the US, pottery is being discovered, studied, developed, produced, sold, collected, used, displayed, preserved, and passed down. Answers to these questions are vividly realized in the words of potters themselvesfunny, philosophical, intense, and inspiring life narratives captured by Janet Koplos, an award-winning art critic who has followed American studio ceramics for the last four decades. The depth and breadth of this book are unprecedented in American craft history. Fifty individuals or pairs of potters offer their experiences, their thoughts, and their lessons learned. When art is at home in the kitchen, dining room, or living room, as is the case with functional pottery, the impact on our lives can be profound.Trade Review"The diversity of pathways into the role of potter is fascinating and this book is the best source for revealing that diversity. It’s clearly the product of a long period of intensive work…I’d like to say that this book is the best of its kind but as far as I know, it’s the only one of its kind." -- Ceramics Art + Perception"There is no better-qualified writer to take on this subject; she has lived with handmade pots for five decades, written more than 2,500 articles for some two dozen periodicals, and received awards for her critical writing...I have never read a pottery book that inspired so much underlining and marginalia; so much curiosity enhancement and gratification in learning the stories of fifty potters, many of whom had been 'just names.' . . . This book should be must reading for anyone who cares the least bit about making pots to the best of their ability; who wants to know the human sources behind the pots they use (or wish they did) and what it took to make those pots exist in the world." -- Jack Troy, reviewer, Studio Potter Magazine"Koplos zooms around the contemporary American pottery scene profiling eclectic, beguiling potters with divergent design philosophies and traditions who’ve fashioned meaningful, sustainable lives . . . a valuable reference." -- Foreword Reviews
£33.29
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. The Art of Kintsugi
Book SynopsisBeauty in imperfection! Learn the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi with this range of projects, both traditional and modern, and restore plates, vases, statues, and other items--whether precious or thrift-store-level--to be better than new.Trade Review“Beautifully photographed and eloquent . . . Kitty’s loving overview of this ancient Japanese tradition will appeal to many crafters, both for the aesthetic possibilities it opens up and as an art based on 'one of the most powerful and resilient beliefs: that we can triumph over catastrophe.'” Publisher's Weekly
£22.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Contemporary Stained Glass
Book SynopsisAimee McCulloch, an accomplished modern glass artist, goes beyond traditional stained-glass techniques and makes glass into modern and contemporary works of art.Table of Contents Introduction 7 Tools and Equipment 21 Core Skills 27 Leaded Glass 60 Leaded Glass Projects 62 Project 1: Repeat Pattern 63 Lettering 70 Project 2: Anaglyph Letters 71 Project 3: Mirror 76 Example Cartoons 82 Surface Manipulation 84 Sandblasting 88 Project 4: Frosting Glass 89 Sandblasting Flashed Glass Technique 93 Tracing Paint, Enamel, and Silver Stain 97 Tracing Paint Technique 100 Enamel Technique 108 Silver Stain Technique 112 Project 5: Painting Exercises 116 Frit 118 Project 6: Frit Moons 122 Project 7: Mica 128 Project 8: Decals 132 Project 9: Stringers 136 Copper Foil 138 Project 10: Hanging Panel 142 Project 11: 3D Structures 148 Project 12: Slumping Bottles 152 Conclusion 158 About the Author 160
£22.94
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cuerda Seca
Book SynopsisFor any ceramic artist who has ever dreamed of making cuerda seca (literally dry line) tile, this practical and comprehensive handbook covers every aspect of the process, from formulating the right clay body to final installation. Studio layout, equipment, tools, materials, design methods, and printing techniques are discussed clearly and succinctly, with an eye toward making you comfortable and confident with the process. Design considerations and constraints are illustrated with real-life examples, so that you can make informed choices about patterns and glazes. Delve into cuerda seca''s history and context in the societies of India, the Middle East, Spain, and the western United States to understand the roots of this stunning tile. The exuberance of cuerda seca will inspire you to take this delightful art form further and higher still. An invaluable resource for individual ceramists and production studios alike, this is the perfect companion on the cuerda seca journey.
£29.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists
Book SynopsisThe first book to honor the contributions, presence, and experiences of Black artists who are part of the contemporary clay community!Trade Review“Reveals the genius and the beauty of the ceramics artistry that Black artisans brought to the United States via the transatlantic slave trade, while also revealing its influences on Black American ceramists and ceramists in general in the 19th and 20th centuries. . . . Will serve as one of the most important resources for anyone interested in this subject matter.” -- Herman J. Milligan Jr., PhD, Acting Executive Director, The Givens Foundation for African American Literature“A groundbreaking text allowing the reader, through the eyes of the creators, to encounter and understand history through an art form whose use by a people has been largely unexplored. What a powerful gift to the study of ceramics, specifically, and art as a whole." -- Mary Dana Hinton, PhD, President, Hollins University“The authors have given us a great gift here: a wonderful compendium . . . may it be the first of many volumes exploring this topic neglected for far too long.” -- Rebecca Sive, historian, author of Make Herstory Your Story, ceramics collector“The name for the feeling I got came to me: Sankofa, the Akan word derived from the words return, go, look, seek, and take. The book does just that, moving us from 1738 to modern day, from Africa to America and beyond, signifying and testifying to Black America’s innumerable contributions to ceramic art. A celebration of culture, the book is a joy to read.” -- Lissa Jones, culture coach; podcast and radio show host, Urban Agenda
£49.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lessons with Clay
Book SynopsisLearn to design, form, throw, fire and glaze your own mugs, plates, bowls, serving dishes, vases, and more!Trade Reviewnbsp;“This one-stop-shop for potters in the making hits all the marks.” -- Publishers Weekly
£21.24
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Practical Pottery
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£23.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Polymer Clay Jewelry Kit
Book SynopsisLearn to make fun, colorful, modern, on-trend earrings from polymer clay with the materials and step-by-step instructions in this all-in-one kit. From Rachael Skidmore of Made by Maeberry comes Polymer Clay Jewelry, a fresh instructional kit that teaches you how to make your own contemporary earrings in a variety of styles. With these 8 step-by-step projects and the clay, jewelry findings, and other items in the kit, you can make colorful abstract earrings, marina layered slab earrings, and the checkered jenasie earrings. Learn how to make faux turquoise, rainbows, beads, statement earrings, and so much more! Also learn how to cure and bake clay, mix colors, choose a color palette, and apply earring-making techniques to other jewelry items. This kit includes: 48-page project book 8 colors of polymer clay Acrylic roller Jewelry findings
£20.51
RLPG Glass Beads Heritage Crafts Today Tips Tools and
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£18.99
Stackpole Books Reverse Glass Painting Tips Tools and Techniques
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£19.96
RLPG Glass Beads Tips Tools Techniques for Learning
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£14.24
Stackpole Books Beautiful Leaves Stained Glass Patterns
Book SynopsisA great selection of 25 patterns for making beautiful stained glass panels of leaf shapes.
£11.39
Stackpole Books Backyard Birds Stained Glass Patterns
Book SynopsisA great selection of 25 patterns for making beautiful stained glass panels of backyard birds.
£11.39
Stackpole Books Songbirds Stained Glass Patterns
Book Synopsis25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American songbirds.
£11.99
Stackpole Books Garden Flowers
Book Synopsis25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American garden flowers.
£14.41
Stackpole Books Stained Glass Painting Create the Look of Stained
Book SynopsisStained glass painting is a technique for painting on glass to simulate the look of stained glassno cutting or assembly required.Trade ReviewMay 2015 Always admired stained glass but thought it looked too challenging and expensive to do? Why not cheat a little and paint on the glass instead! You don’t have to invest in lots of tools to create the look of stained glass and you can do it to bring more surfaces to life than just windows. As the author says in the foreword this is a book full of ideas. You just need to buy paints, brushes and something to paint on plus something to prepare the surface. Chapters in the book cover the basics as well as more interesting techniques such as adding glitter, mixing colors and achieving all those fancy textures that you see on glass such as frosting, waves, stencilled patterns and pictures etc. The pictures show remarkably professional work that would make me think it was bought from a glazier. There are twenty five projects in here to make once you know the basics; all shown on a two page selector with thumb nail images. These vary from windows to trays, boxes, ornaments, mirrors and greetings cards. Each project features a large photo of the finished piece plus staged photos and drawings, a list of materials and techniques used (the latter particularly handy). This all makes for some pretty foolproof work and the end results look impressive. Designs include flowers, abstracts, comical, seasonal and even the ubiquitous cupcake. At the back are the full sized patterns as well as lists of Pebeo paints, mixing charts, troubleshooting and even a few blank pages for your own designs. Stackpole also produces a range of pattern books and one of these is Birds of the Beach (ISBN 9780811714716). This book has patterns for twenty birds you are likely to find on a beach, particularly if you live in the US although there are quite a few here also found in the UK. Choose from herring gull, snadpiper, dunlin, sanderling, puffin and more. Each project features a line drawing plus full sized picture of what you hope it is going to look like. There are no other instructions, these are all in the main book. Other titles include other birds, leaves and flowers. * Myshelf.com *Table of ContentsStained glass painting is a technique for painting on glass to simulate the look of stained glass - no cutting or assembly required. This book features all the information you need to make a piece of beautiful faux stained glass and also contains projects for working on less common surfaces, such as a mirror, a sheet of acetate, or a block of wood.
£15.29
Stackpole Books Birds of the Beach
Book Synopsis20 original patterns for common North American seashore birds, including sandpipers, gulls, terns, pelicans, plovers, and loons.
£999.99
Stackpole Books Stained Glass Patterns Butterflies and
Book SynopsisThe latest in Stackpole's popular Stained Glass Patterns series, this book contains 20 full-size, realistic patterns for common North American butterflies and dragonflies.Includes a color sample for each patternSpecies include monarch, queen butterfly, giant swallowtail, Diana fritillary, banded peacock, silvery blue, and red skimmer
£11.39
RLPG Making Stained Glass Lamps
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£16.19
Stackpole Books Making Stained Glass Panels Complete with
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£25.16
Stackpole Books Stained Glass Making Basics
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£15.19
Stackpole Books Great Stained Glass Projects for Beginners
Book SynopsisInstructions, patterns, and step-by-step photos for 18 projects—candleholders, sun catchers, ornaments, and more—for beginners. All great looking and using the newest styles of glass—many have the contemporary look popular online. With this companion to Stackpole’s Basic Stained Glass Making, you can use your new skills to create beautiful art.
£15.19
Stackpole Books Complete Guide to Paper Clay
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£22.50
Stackpole Books Basic Pottery Making
Book SynopsisStep-by-step instructions complete with color photographs. Includes a chapter on bisque firing, waxing, and glazing. 4 basic pottery projects for the beginning potter.
£17.09
University of Pennsylvania Press Ceramics
Book Synopsis"It is rare to find a book on art that presents complex aesthetic principles in clear readable form. Ceramics, by Philip Rawson, is such a book. I discovered it ten years ago, and today my well-worn copy has scarcely a page on which some statement is not underlined and starred."-Wayne Higby, from the ForewordTrade Review"A moving book based on the knowledge of facts together with their overtones and resonances. . . . Its method is valid for an appreciation of art in all its branches." * Stella Kramrisch *"With the unassuming title of Ceramics, Rawson has presented a very clear, orderly and thought-provoking guide for discussion. He provides words for those nebulous, or nonexistent, thoughts that students avoid talking about in critiques, and our professional associates talk all around, using whatever art language is being worn out at the time-'Is your work postmodernist yet?' Now we have no excuse to complain that there is no vocabulary. . . .""There is enough material in this little 223 page book to last a long time as a stimulus for thought and work in clay. It would be an excellent gift to your local newspaper art critic and a great reference book for teachers. . . .""Rawson defines a clear framework for discussing both the visual and psychological elements of the pottery tradition. The book presents a way to analyze and understand which particular elements touch or SPEAK to us across cultures and history. And there are enough pictures and diagrams to help out the less verbal." * National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Newsletter *
£21.59
University of Arizona Press The Social Life of Pots
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£29.96
The University of Alabama Press A Universal Theory of Pottery Production Irving
Book SynopsisAward-winning archaeologist Richard A. Krause presents an ethnographic account of pottery production based on archaeological evidence. Krause's work suggests that by comparing the results of inquiries conducted at different sites and for different times, archaeologists may be able to create a general ethnographic theory of pottery production.
£44.60
Goose Lane Editions Fragile and Fanciful The Story of Nova Scotia
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£16.19
Carnegie Museum of Art,U.S. Viva Vetro Glass Alive Venice and America
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£24.30
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Zuni Pottery
Book SynopsisThe beauty of traditional Zuni pottery has intrigued native as well as non-native people for generations. Zuni Pottery presents some of the finest current and all-hand-made pots and the talented young potters whose heritage has led them to this exciting art form. Recently, pottery-making at the Zuni Pueblo has been stimulated by a well-organized tribal enterprise to purchase and market Zuni arts. The Zuni Pueblo, located 150 miles west of the Rio Grande Valley on the border of Arizona and New Mexico, is the Zuni people's homeland which they feel is the center of the world, equidistant from the four oceans which surround their known world.
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Historic Pottery of the Pueblo Indians 16001880
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Children Figurines of Bisque and Chinawares
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Occupied Japan for Collectors
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£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Collecting American Brilliant Cut Glass 18761916
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£43.99
